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Journal : Public Health of Indonesia

Uncovering Pregnancy Maintenance Cognitions of Housewives With Stunted Children in Makassar City Ibrahim, Irviani Anwar; Kamaruddin, Syamsu A.; Adam, Arlin; Bastiana, Bastiana; Syukur, Muhammad
Public Health of Indonesia Vol. 11 No. 3 (2025): July - September
Publisher : YCAB Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36685/phi.v11i3.1410

Abstract

Background: Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem characterized by a child’s height being shorter than the age-standard, primarily resulting from prolonged inadequate nutritional intake. According to the Indonesian Nutrition Status Survey (SSGI) in 2022, the prevalence of stunting in Indonesia was 21.6%, with Makassar City reporting a rate of 18.4%. However, data from the Indonesian Health Survey (IHS) in 2023 indicated an increase in Makassar’s prevalence to 25.4%. Objective: This study aims to explore the cognitive understanding of housewives in Makassar City regarding pregnancy maintenance and its relation to stunting prevention. Methods: A post-positivistic paradigm was applied using a descriptive qualitative design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with participants to gain a comprehensive understanding of their perceptions and practices. Results: The findings reveal that most participants possess a basic understanding of pregnancy care and actively utilize available health services, including community health centers (puskesmas), integrated service posts (posyandu), and hospitals. Nevertheless, cultural beliefs and local traditions, such as food restrictions and ritual practices during pregnancy, continue to influence maternal behaviors. Furthermore, several participants demonstrated a limited understanding of stunting, often associating it solely with “malnutrition” or “short stature,” without fully recognizing its underlying causes or long-term developmental impacts. Conclusion: These findings underscore the need for culturally sensitive and sustainable educational interventions within maternal health services to enhance awareness and promote effective strategies for stunting prevention. Keywords: stunting; pregnancy; maternal health; local culture
Co-Authors Abd. Rasyid Syamsuri Afandi, Ryan Agriani, Intan Agustang, Andi Aminah Aminah amir, rahmi Amri Amri Ariastuti, Wizerti Arlin Adam, Arlin Aryati Aryati Asnaita, Asnaita Bustan, Shinta Damayanti Dwiyatmi Sulasminah, Dwiyatmi Dynasti, Reza Hadiwijaya Ekayanti, Retno Diah Putri Faizal , Faizal Faizal Faizal, Faizal Fardian, Ghalief Fernanda Putra Farida Ifadotunnikmah Febrianti, Winanda Rizki Febriyanti, Aisyah Fatin Firdaus Firdaus Hadi, Purwaka Hafid, Wahida Ali Handayani Handayani Hartono, Thalia Vanessa Hendri Hendri Hidayatih, Nurul Irviani Anwar Ibrahim, Irviani Anwar Ismonowati, Agustina Sukmo Jazuli, Muhammad Aqil Siroj Jenny, Jenny Jumaenah, Siti Juni Ekowati Kamaruddin, Syamsu A. Kasmawati, Siti Kasmawati, ST Kasmawati, St. Kurniasari, Diyan Wahyu Lisnawati, Diana Arum Lukmanul Hakim Maat, Suprapto Mappincara, A. Meidina, Tatiana Mochammad Yuwono Muhammad Syukur Mutahara, Nurul Nurhayati Nurhayati Nurul Mutahara B Prawitasari, Neny Prihatini Prihatini, Prihatini Puspitasari, Renny Novi Rahman, Selvia Rahmatullah, Falih Dhiya'ulhaq Rahmi R, Nurazizah Rahmi, Nurazizah Ramlah Ramlah Ratna Sofaria Munir, Ratna Sofaria Sahriati Sakmawati, Sakmawati Saleh, Wizerti Ariestuti Salsabila, Ika Putri Salsabillah, Adityas Sabrina Samparan, Nirwana Sari, Nathalya Dwi Kartika Sembiring, Rinawati Setiawan, Albertus Aditya Shihab, Fawaz St. Kasmawati Sumarlin Mus Susanto, Julian Dwi SUZANA, SUZANA Syamsuddin Syamsuddin Syarief, Faisal Syawaluddin, Ahmad Taha, Ayu Nurhidaya Triyanto Pristiwaluyo Ulvan, Angkasa Megistra Usman Usman Winarningsih, Wiwik Wizerti Ariastuti Saleh Yulia Iriani, Yulia Yusriana Yusriana, Yusriana Zahroh, Chilyatiz Zulfitrah, Zulfitrah